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NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / January 14
'I Kind of Was Putting the Blame on Me' – Houston Rockets’ Kevin Durant Credits Starter’s Mental Toughness in Win Vs. Chicago Bulls
The Houston Rockets ended their three-game slide with a 119-113 home win over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night, as Jabari Smith Jr. caught fire down the stretch when it mattered most.
Kevin Durant News / Total Apex Sports / January 14
Durant, Rockets Survive 119-113 Thriller Against Bulls to Snap Skid
Tuesday night inside the Toyota Center wasn’t about style points. For the Houston Rockets, it was purely about survival. Coming off a frustrating three-game losing streak where energy and attention to detail had waned, Houston found itself locked in a dizzying, back-and-forth prize fight with the Chicago Bulls.
NBA News / The Dream Shake / January 14
Rockets Break Losing Streak At Home Over Bulls 119-113 
It wasn’t pretty, and of course it couldn’t be easy, but “win” is still a much sweeter word than “loss’. The Rockets broke their losing streak, and more importantly got off the road, which seemingly caused small problems to snowball downhill, getting bigger as the trip went on.
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Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 13
Rockets’ Kevin Durant posterizes Bulls like it’s 2014 all over again
The Houston Rockets have been reeling as of late, having lost three consecutive games, all of which came against sub-.500 teams. This made their Tuesday night clash against the Chicago Bulls at home all the more important.
NBA News / Field Level Media / January 13
Rockets have answers in back-and-forth win over Bulls
Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun recorded double-doubles, and Jabari Smith Jr. drilled three late jumpers as the Houston Rockets outlasted the visiting Chicago Bulls 119-113 on Tuesday night.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 13
Three Takeaways from the Rockets' Win over the Bulls
Having suffered four losses in their last five tries, the Rockets desperately needed a win versus the Bulls on Tuesday night to get back on track. Ultimately, the Rockets came away with a win, seeing cleaner offense to close the game and coasting to a 119-113 victory.
P.J. Tucker News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 13
PJ Tucker Shares Raw Thoughts on Rockets' 2018 Postseason Disappointment
The Houston Rockets' 2017-18 season is viewed differently by the masses. It all depends on who you ask. On the one hand, the season was a disappointment.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 13
Rockets Must Get Back on Track in Home Matchup vs. Bulls
The Houston Rockets have had a trend of playing down to competition over the last month and a half. Since the start of December, they've struggled, having gone 9-10 while failing to play consistent basketball on both ends of the floor.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 13
Danny Green Ranks Rockets' Kevin Durant as NBA's Second-Best Scorer of All-Time
Kevin Durant is one of the greatest scorers in NBA history. There’s no question about it. No one debates it. Because there’s no debate to be made. The Houston Rockets forward ranks seventh all-time in scoring, having just passed Wilt Chamberlain, and has Dirk Nowitzki and Michael Jordan in his sights.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 13
The Rockets Are Ready For Some Home Cooking
Make no mistake about it, the Houston Rockets have been playing some of their worst basketball in recent weeks. Since the end of November, Houston has fallen short in many of the traits that made the team elite during the first quarter of the season.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 13
Rockets Slide in The Athletic's Latest NBA Power Rankings After Kings Loss
After the Houston Rockets hit a slump through most of December, a stretch of victories to close out 2025 led most people to believe they'd get back on track.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 13
The Houston Rockets Schedule Has Played a Part in Their Lackluster Play Lately
The Houston Rockets have been on the road for most of the past month and a half. To begin the season, the Rockets had one of the easiest schedules in the NBA, with multiple days off between games, only one back-to-back to start, and, for most of the season, the fewest games in the entire NBA.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 13
Insider teases Rockets as team that could still make big Giannis Antetokounmpo trade push
The Houston Rockets have been slipping as of late, recently dropping a puzzling road game to the Sacramento Kings, which was preceded by two straight losses against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 13
Rockets Boast the League's 12th-Hardest Schedule in January
The Houston Rockets have hit a skid. Better yet, they’ve hit rock bottom. Especially as it pertains to beating non-contending teams. The Rockets have suffered recent losses to the Portland Trail Blazers (not once, but twice) and got beat by the Dallas Mavericks earlier in the month.
Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 13
Could the Rockets' Worst Stretch of the Season Force Them to the Trade Market?
The Houston Rockets' season has taken a dark turn over the last month and a half. After a rough stretch through most of December, there was a belief that things were moving in the right direction after they rattled off four straight wins.
NBA News / Field Level Media / January 12
Rockets bring 3-point shooting struggles into matchup vs. Bulls
There was a point in the NBA season when the Rockets' robust 3-point shooting percentage served as a counter to the team's relatively low number of attempts from beyond the arc.
Houston Rockets News / 5 GOATs / January 12
Report: Houston Rockets couldn’t find Sacramento hotel, drove from San Francisco
The Houston Rockets are suddenly facing adversity they hadn’t encountered earlier this season. And there’s no signs of it slowing down. Houston’s slide continued Sunday night with a 111-98 loss to the Sacramento Kings, marking the Rockets’ third straight defeat and their fourth loss in the last five games.
Dorian Finney-Smith News / Total Pro Sports / January 12
Watch: Dorian Finney-Smith Sparks Wild Altercation After Hard Foul During Kings–Rockets Clash
The Sacramento Kings had a solid 111-98 victory over the Houston Rockets in their recent matchup. By improving their overall record to 9-30, the team is moving forward to face their next rival, the Los Angeles Lakers, tonight.
Ime Udoka News / Fadeaway World / January 12
Ime Udoka Bites The Bullet After Rockets’ First Three-Game Losing Streak And Unravels Own Shortcomings
Sunday night’s 111-98 loss to the Sacramento Kings is a regrettable one for Ime Udoka and the Houston Rockets. Having notched their first losing streak (three consecutive losses) of the 2025-26 season, the Rockets find themselves in an unfamiliar position.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / January 11
Ime Udoka Experimenting With Lineups Will Help Rockets Right Ship
The Houston Rockets have been clutching at straws to scrape together wins lately. They’re still viewed as a top team in the competitive Western Conference.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / January 10
Rockers star Kevin Durant passes NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain on all-time list
Kevin Durant didn't need to add more to his resume to cement his legendary status, but he did it nonetheless.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 9
Three trade destinations for Grizzlies' Ja Morant
Three years ago, it felt like Ja Morant would be a member of the Memphis Grizzlies for life. But after injuries, scandals, disappointing postseasons and a coaching change, the Grizzlies are considering trade offers for their two-time All-Star guard.
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